Calmer families start with understanding.

I support parents and caregivers of neurodivergent kids—so family life can feel less overwhelming and more connected.

You don’t need to have a plan mapped out. You just need a place to start - and I am here to walk alongside you.

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What is Parent Coaching?

A safe space for you to talk things through, without judgement. In-person in Wellington, Lower Hutt or online.

We look at what’s happening in your family right now—what’s feeling hard, what’s not working, and what might help. We find strengths, offer knowledge, and build from there, through a series of sessions.

If you are feeling frustrated, strung out, or just plain stuck, that’s OK. You don’t need to come with the “right” words or a clear picture.


We figure it out together.

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What can you expect?

Parents working with me feel more confident in parenting their unique child, begin to see their child more settled and in control, and find that their family becomes more connected, respectful, and hopeful.

What I help with

Conflict & pushback

Having tools & strategies.

Overwhelm

When everything feels like too much—for your child, and for you.

and more…..

Connection

Because when kids feel understood, things tend to shift.

The ADHD paradox

Why your child can do something one day, or in one setting… and not another.

Working to strengths

Looking for what is working—and building from there.

Putting your wellbeing back in the picture

Executive function (the “doing life” skills)

When getting started, staying on track, or finishing things feels like a constant battle.

  • "At first, I thought it was unusual to go through the programme without our child present. But after working closely with Carolyn over several months, I can really see the logic. There’s so much for parents to learn. Deepening our understanding and approach to our child has been incredibly rewarding for everyone involved. I can truly recommend Carolyn and her authentic, hands-on support."

    —Father of a child with combined type ADHD

  • "Before I started, I felt like I had tried everything and was failing my ADHD teenager. Through Carolyn's sessions I gained new confidence, fresh strategies, and a completely different way of understanding my son’s perspective. The changes we’ve made have had a huge impact on the tone and connection in our home. Our family dynamic feels calmer, more connected, and much more compassionate. I’m so grateful — and it feels like this is only the beginning."

    —Wellington Mum of a teen with ADHD

  • "Carolyn, thanks again for taking us on this journey of discovery into ADHD. It’s been enlightening to understand how ADHD brains are wired and how we realised it was us that needed to make the first changes, in order for us to expect any change in our daughter. I feel like we now parent in a far more curious and compassionate way - and I am now calmer! No doubt we will be back in touch for a check-in session in the near future. "

    —Wellington Mum

  • “Carolyn gets what real life actually looks like, and understands first hand parenting a ND child. I found her coaching supportive, down-to-earth, and grounded in genuine empathy. She’s helped me make changes that feel doable, not overwhelming — and truly aligned with what I need.”

    —Emma, Palmerston North

  • “Carolyn has a gentle way about her, with great listening skills. She gave me strategies on how to cope with family, friends and colleagues. I trusted her, and so I was really honest and open. I have recommended her to lots of my friends. I have accepted a lot of things, which I worried about before – it’s been life-changing.”

    Kelly, Wairarapa

Three Packages to Choose from

Change takes time—there’s no magic wand—but through curiosity, exploration, and trying new approaches, real progress happens. As you unpack and rebuild, we support you with small, manageable steps, helping you grow your toolkit so you feel more confident and in control as your child grows.

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RESET & REFRAME

5 Coaching Sessions

$….

8

CLARITY & CALMNESS

8 Coaching Sessions

$….

10

CONNECTED & CALMER

10 Coaching Sessions

$….

CHANGE ONLY HAPPENS WHEN YOU START - BOOK YOUR FREE CHAT TODAY

What is ADHD Parent Coaching all about?

  • Parents often ask this. Commonly, our kids don’t know why they react a certain way, why they get overwhelmed, why things are harder for them than others - or what to do about big emotions. The more we as parents understand them, the better we are at supporting them to be the best version of themselves. By creating an environment where they feel safe, accepted and connected, we help our kids thrive. Coaching parents empowers you to lead the way.

    • Sometimes your Coaching works well alongside your child also receiving support from outside ADHD Support. We are happy to chat about this with you.

  • First off, I listen, then I listen some more. Then together, we:

    • explore any useful neurodiversity info you might be missing.

    • unpack behaviour and what’s sitting underneath it

    • look at your child’s strengths and how these can support their everyday challenges

    • explore practical tools and approaches

    • look at how to reduce overwhelm (for everyone)

    • find ways to strengthen connection with your child

    • focus on small, realistic changes

    But I never stop listening :)

    • Firstly, you have a 20min free chat to explore whether coaching feels right for you.

    • Then you can look at which Coaching package fits your needs.

    • You receive a form and an invoice and we book you in, ready to begin your life-changing sessions.

    • Change is a process (sorry no magic wands available), we get curious, we explore and we try things out.

    • You need time to unpack and rebuild

    • Your trialling might need tweeking, we are here to support you with small easy steps towards big changes for the whole family.

    • The more tools you have in your toolbox, the more in control you feel as your child ages.

  • I’m sure you have been noticing some traits in your child that seem neurodivergent and that’s why you are here. You are welcome! While you might be working your way towards a diagnosis, the same parent support applies. Parenting your unique child starts with where ever they are at.

My Story

Parenting a Neurodivergent child can be one of the hardest things you do; it can also be incredibly rewarding when you do it in a way that aligns with how you would love to bring up your precious kiddo. It certainly isn’t straightforward.

As a Mum of a child with Neurodiversity, I get it. The challenges, push back, overwhelm, anxieties, bad sleep, executive function frustrations, and their excited hyperfocus at 10pm at night! LOL

So after our child ended up with a Chronic condition of the autonomic nervous system, I took my experience, deep diving research and added formal training through NZ and overseas, to form ADHD Support.

I know what it feels like to be stuck in an overburdened system and not know where to turn. I am here to support parents in gaining perspective, clarity, and understanding - building calmer, more connected families. I am so grateful for this opportunity!

Some of the greatest rewards I get are helping parents understand their child's brain, mood swings, overwhelm, intense emotions and impulsivity (to name a few). Empowering parents to feel they have tools and strategies in these moments and to find a calmer way, one that acknowledges the uniqueness of their child’s strengths and deepens connections within the whole family. I’m excited to share this with you, too.

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